After the Lakers' trade turmoil ended, the team also settled down a little.
Many of the bench players who remain on the roster are relieved to be able to continue playing this season, and where they will be next season is at least not something they need to think about right now.
As for the main players, they are considering what the new coach is like, whether it can help their careers, or whether he can lead them and lead the team out of the quagmire.
It was also during this period that the new Lakers head coach Byron Scott couldn't wait to make a statement as soon as he took over the head coaching position.
He has not communicated with any other Lakers players. Instead, he took the initiative to express his respect for Kobe Bryant on his personal social media.
"I am honored to coach the greatest player in the NBA next!"
"For me, the moment I heard that I could join the Lakers, I felt like I was Phil Jackson... When he teamed up with Michael Jordan to create glory for the Bulls, I will also work with Kobe Bryant. Let's make history together..."
Baron Davis' words quickly attracted the attention of fans.
Kobe Bryant also "reciprocated the favor", and it didn't take long before he took the initiative to repost this post from Byron Scott, and added the text "It's also a pleasure for me to work with you, thank you." Lun, I'm already looking forward to returning from injury and fighting alongside you!"
Kobe Bryant's response was undoubtedly in support of Byron Scott.
As the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott did not have that much prestige with the Lakers at first. If he wanted to coach a team and the players would obey his orders, he would have to keep following the team. The relationship with the boss is a very important thing.
This is not surprising. Any coach in the league will try his best to maintain a good relationship with the core of the team, which is related to whether the team is harmonious.
Of course, as for these more disgusting words, other coaches may have different ways of expressing themselves.
Another training day.
Zhao Feiyang entered the arena for training early in the morning, and other Lakers players did not dare to be late this time. The last ones rushed to the right time.
The management has informed the players that new head coach Byron Scott will officially join the team on today's training day.
Some people want to offend the new head coach, especially the substitute players. Although they don't know the Chinese proverb "three things to do when a new head coach takes office", they also know that offending the head coach will not do them any good.
However, half an hour after the training started, head coach Byron Scott arrived late.
Not only him, but Steven Scott, a young player who had just been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers, was also among them. The two of them arrived at the scene together, both looking relaxed.
"Girls, I'm coming!"
"I believe you already know who I am. Yes, I am your head coach Byron Scott... I hope you call me Mr. Byron!"
Byron Scott came to the scene wearing a suit and ties. His appearance alone looked like a British gentleman. However, the words that came out of his mouth immediately revealed that this guy was a golf course. Old gun facts.
"gather."
Byron Scott glanced at his nephew Steven Scott, who immediately ran up to the crowd and shouted at the Lakers players.
Although some players did not understand or feel uncomfortable with such behavior, considering the majesty of head coach Byron Scott, they still did not violate such a call.
Everyone quickly gathered together.
Byron Scott first spoke a few words briefly, and then called Steven Scott to his side. He patted Steven Scott on the shoulder in front of everyone.
"He's my nephew Steven, this guy is a great number two and I'm sure you guys will have a great time getting along!"
"He is a player from UCLA. Do you guys come from the same school as him?"
"Yes, he is still a rookie, but I hope some people will not try to play tricks on him. If I know who is playing tricks on him, then don't blame me for being callous..."
Byron Scott said this with a smile.
Although he always seemed to have a smile on his face, every Lakers player heard the threat in these words.
Originally, it was not strange for rookie players to be pranked. This kind of bad "tradition" has always been popular among NBA teams. Zhao Feiyang was teased when he first joined the Lakers, just because of his dissatisfaction and counterattack. other people's pranks.
Now Steven Scott is here. No matter whose nephew he is, he is still a rookie on the team. Unsurprisingly, there will definitely be some old people deliberately trying to mess with him.
Byron Scott's words are undoubtedly knocking these people, asking them to restrain their little thoughts.
"Start training!"
"I want to see how good your confrontation level is!"
Under the arrangement of Byron Scott, the players were divided into two groups, namely Group A and Group B. What is unexpected is that Zhao Feiyang, who has already performed 40+ points before, was placed on the bench this time by Byron Scott.
He was divided into the weaker Group A and became one of the two substitutes in Group A.
On the other hand, Byron Scott's nephew Steven Scott, as a newcomer, not only did he not sit on the bench, but he also entered the stronger Group B and became the starting No. 2 position in Group B.
The on-field confrontation begins.
The test of the new coach makes the players very serious, especially the players in the main substitute lineup. They know that the coach intends to arrange a new lineup and tactics, so they can't help but play hard and try to win the favor of the coach in this way. , strive to enter the head coach's starting list.
Seeing his teammates playing wildly on the court, Zhao Feiyang was still waiting at first, but after waiting for more than half an hour, head coach Byron Scott asked other players to rotate up, but he was not arranged to appear.
Finally, Zhao Feiyang walked toward head coach Byron Scott dissatisfied.
"Coach Byron, I don't understand why you don't let me..."
Before Zhao Feiyang finished speaking, Byron Scott interrupted him coldly, "Rookie, have you forgotten what I said? Call me Mr. Byron! Do you understand?"
Byron Scott looked at Zhao Feiyang with a serious look on his face, and Zhao Feiyang didn't understand where the other party could be so hostile.
Regarding this situation in the league, the only thing he could think of was that Byron Scott might not like yellow-skinned players.
This phenomenon is not uncommon, but most of the time, many people hide their thoughts in their hearts and do not show them too obviously.
Jeremy Lin's experiences in the NBA have long proven the fact that discrimination exists in the league.
"Mr. Byron, I want to play."
Zhao Feiyang said.
Unexpectedly, Byron Scott still responded indifferently, "Go back to your seat and come out when I call you..."
